Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician

Full Time

San FranciscoPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

Astranis is hiring a Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician. This is a full-time role in San Francisco. Part of Astranis's Qa hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

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Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician

As an Assembly Integration and Test Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing satellite components, subassemblies, and fully integrated vehicles. The role requires both electrical and mechanical integration work to assemble the spacecraft as well as assisting with pneumatic and electrical testing.

Role

Assemble and test spacecraft and ground support equipment
Assemble and integrate the spacecraft using engineering models and procedures. Assemblies include: structural parts and mechanisms, RF waveguides, antenna, electronic boxes, harnesses, coax cables, thermal blankets
Maintain paperwork - work instructions, connector mate logs, test logs
Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test equipment to conduct functional and environmental testing using test procedures
Perform spacecraft lifting and handling operations
Perform spacecraft testing of communications, telemetry and command, thermal, power, and propulsion subsystems per the applicable procedure
Operate subassembly and spacecraft pressure test consoles
Collaborate with Production engineers to develop and document build procedures

Requirements

2+ years of fundamental experience in assembly, manufacturing or maintenance
Ability to interpret technical drawings, test plans, and work to procedures
Ability to perform spacecraft integration tasks in clean room environment
Ability to operate cranes, man lifts, tugs & handling equipment
Experience working with general hand tools and torque wrenches
Familiar with windows style PC operating systems
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted
Willing and able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as required
Willing and able to travel to support off-site launch site processing and environmental testing
Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria

Bonus

Experience in the aerospace industry
Experience with handling and integrating space flight components and spacecraft environmental testing
Experience with pneumatics or hydraulics
Experience in operating cranes, man lifts, forklifts, and handling equipment
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectral analyzers, etc.)
Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC.

50 hours a week expectation for our production team. First and second shift availability.

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Hourly Pay

$30—$40 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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How do I apply for the Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician position at Astranis?

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Where is the Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician position at Astranis located?

This position is based in San Francisco. Astranis has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician at Astranis earn?

Astranis has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician role at Astranis posted?

This role was posted on July 10, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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